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May 10, 2013 9:42 PM

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Ultra-Orthodox protestors clash with Israeli police officers during a prayer service held by the religious group 'Women Of The Wall' to mark the first day of the Jewish month of Sivan at the Western Wall on May 10, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Thousands of ultra-Orthodox protestors clashed with Israeli police during the first monthly prayer service to be held by Women Of The Wall following the recent landmark ruling by Jerusalem District Court allowing women to wear prayer shawls at the Western Wall. less

Ultra-Orthodox protestors clash with Israeli police officers during a prayer service held by the religious group 'Women Of The Wall' to mark the first day of the Jewish month of Sivan at the Western Wall on May ... more

Shoppers and lamps are reflected on a window glass as they walk past an art work entitled "Filament Lamp" on display at a shopping center in Beijing Friday, May 10, 2013.

Shoppers and lamps are reflected on a window glass as they walk past an art work entitled "Filament Lamp" on display at a shopping center in Beijing Friday, May 10, 2013.

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A rebel fighter of the Syrian Kurdish Popular Protection Units (YPG) has a flower in his Russian made 'AK-47' kalashnikov gun as he holds a position in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in the Syrian city of Aleppo on May 9, 2013. less

A rebel fighter of the Syrian Kurdish Popular Protection Units (YPG) has a flower in his Russian made 'AK-47' kalashnikov gun as he holds a position in the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood in the Syrian city of ... more

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Rescuers carry a survivor pulled out from the rubble of a building that collapsed in Savar, near Dhaka, Bangladesh, Friday, May 10, 2013. Rescue workers in Bangladesh freed the woman buried for 17 days inside the wreckage of a garment factory building that collapsed, killing more than 1,000 people. Soldiers at the site said her name was Reshma and described her as being in remarkably good shape despite her ordeal. less

Rescuers carry a survivor pulled out from the rubble of a building that collapsed in Savar, near Dhaka, Bangladesh, Friday, May 10, 2013. Rescue workers in Bangladesh freed the woman buried for 17 days inside ... more

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Supporters leaning on a fence listen to former Pakistani Prime Minister speaking at a campaign closing rally in Lahore on May 9, 2013, two days before some 86 million registered voters will go to the polls to elect lawmakers to the lower house of parliament and four provincial assemblies. The frontrunner in Pakistan's election campaign, former Prime Minsiter Nawaz Sharif, gave an impassioned final speech to thousands of supporters today, promising to change the country's course if elected. Pakistan's general elections will mark the first democratic transition of power in the country's 66-year existence. less

Supporters leaning on a fence listen to former Pakistani Prime Minister speaking at a campaign closing rally in Lahore on May 9, 2013, two days before some 86 million registered voters will go to the polls to ... more

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Russian-Israeli World War II veteran poses for a photograph during a street parade, not pictured, marking Victory day in Haifa, Israel, Friday, May 10, 2013. Israeli World War II veterans from the former Soviet Union marched together with their families in Haifa Friday to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the Allies victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. less

Russian-Israeli World War II veteran poses for a photograph during a street parade, not pictured, marking Victory day in Haifa, Israel, Friday, May 10, 2013. Israeli World War II veterans from the former Soviet ... more

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Russian-Israeli World War II veterans dance during a street parade marking Victory day in Haifa, Israel, Friday, May 10, 2013. Israeli World War II veterans from the former Soviet Union marched together with their families in Haifa Friday to celebrate the 68th anniversary of the Allies victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. less

Russian-Israeli World War II veterans dance during a street parade marking Victory day in Haifa, Israel, Friday, May 10, 2013. Israeli World War II veterans from the former Soviet Union marched together with ... more

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An Iranian boy stands among worshipers during the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tehran University in the Iranian capital on May 10, 2013.

An Iranian boy stands among worshipers during the weekly Muslim Friday prayers at Tehran University in the Iranian capital on May 10, 2013.

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Amalia Lopez, who is 114-years-old, poses for a portrait inside her home on Mother's Day in Mexico City, Friday, May 10, 2013. Lopez was honored by the city on Mother's Day for being the oldest living woman in Mexico City. Lopez has survived her four children, and has 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Lopez was born on July 10, 1898, and will turn 115 this July 10. less

Amalia Lopez, who is 114-years-old, poses for a portrait inside her home on Mother's Day in Mexico City, Friday, May 10, 2013. Lopez was honored by the city on Mother's Day for being the oldest living woman in ... more

A Pakistani supporter of former cricket star-turned-politician, and leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, Imran Khan, talks with another from his car decorated with pictures bearing the image of Khan, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Friday, May 10, 2013. An especially violent spate of killings, kidnappings and bombings marred the run-up to Pakistan's nationwide election, capped Thursday by the abduction of the son of a former prime minister as he was rallying supporters on the last day of campaigning before the historic vote. less

A Pakistani supporter of former cricket star-turned-politician, and leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party, Imran Khan, talks with another from his car decorated with pictures bearing the image of Khan, in ... more

Former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos, center, is assisted as she walks during an electoral campaign in Ilocos Norte province, northern Philippines. Twenty-seven years after her dictator husband was ousted by a public revolt, Imelda Marcos has emerged as the Philippines' ultimate political survivor: She was back on the campaign trail this week, dazzling voters with her bouffant hairstyle, oversized jewelry and big talk in a bid to keep her seat in Congress. less

Former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos, center, is assisted as she walks during an electoral campaign in Ilocos Norte province, northern Philippines. Twenty-seven years after her dictator husband was ousted ... more